Air pollution affects the Air Quality Index.The only method to lower the AQI is to use the latest technology. One of the biggest sources of air pollution is car engines. Scientists have now created far more efficient car engines than in the past. Modern engines produce fewer pollutants and also consume less fuel like gasoline.

It may be a possibility that the Earthâ€™s natural weather patterns are beginning to change as the world becomes much more dependent on air travel. This is because airplanes cause a phenomenon known as â€˜cloud seedingâ€™ to happen which ultimately changes the formations and natural patterns that clouds take. Experts agree that these phenomena may also be leading to an increased amount of annual rainfall and snowfall.

The National Hurricane Center has forecasted the number of tropical storms to be between 9 and 15 to develop either in the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico in 2012.
When a tropical storm comes ashore and hits the mainland the storm usually brings intense rain and lighting with a high chance of a tornado being spawn off by the circling winds.

This article is written in response to a question posted asking what is the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle. The area of the North Atlantic Ocean known by this name lies in international waters in a nautical area between the islands of Bermuda and Puerto Rico and the North American coastline close to Florida. It has over the years been the location of mysterious disappearances involving both surface vessels and aircraft.

We are learning some important and interesting facts about tornadoes in this post. Tornadoes are natureâ€™s most violent kind of storms. Tornadoes are usually known as twisters. Tornado is derived from Spanish word â€˜Tronadaâ€™ meaning thunderstorm and â€˜Tornarâ€™ meaning to turn. Although tornadoes form all over the world, they are more frequent and stronger in US. Each year, about a thousand tornadoes occur in the United States, far more than any other country. 3 out o...

This is about a particular type of cloud often called a lenticular cloud that is oftem mistaken for a flying saucer of UFO. Pilots normally avoid these clouds because of the severe turbulence associated with them, but they are sought out by sailplane pilots because of the lift they provide.

A look at the reality of Climate Change, also known as 'Global Warming', and what we all can expect as a result of our changing weather patterns. Climate Change affects everyone and we should all do our part to reduce our carbon footprint for the greater good of the planet in order to prevent, or at least reduce the number of, catastrophic weather events in our future.

Global warming is an intense issue these days. There have been many actions undertaken to address this issue. A potential phenomenon to address this is Global Dimming. It is the gradual reduction in the amount of direct solar irradiance that hits the EarthÂ’s surface. Global dimming is explained by the presence of aerosol particles in the atmosphere which man himself caused to happen.

Mother nature can be rough on us sometimes bringing our way the worst disasters in history and leaving thousands dead. Learn how these natural disasters develop and what are some ways on staying safe during disasters. Learn ways on how to prepare yourself for the disasters. It's only a matter of being informed and following instructions to have a chance of life.

This is an article about the top five earthquakes since the Richter scale was invented. There is a pattern to were these occur, and what these unstoppable monsters create. Earthquakes like these cannot be predicted, so stay alert. Our possessions could be lost in the blink of an eye to a force that is bigger than all of us, Earth.

Climate change is an issue that pervades the environmental circles nowadays. But is there really climate change? Are there evidences that support this worldwide phenomenon that brings many nations together to collectively take actions to address its effects? This article describes what has been learned so far about the disturbing impacts of climate change. It focuses on sea level rise as one of the indicators of climate change.

Although tornadoes can strike anywhere in the United States, most of them strike east of the Rocky Mountains. Be prepared, and know what to look for when a tornado strikes. With over 1,000 tornadoes a year, you could be the next one affected. Always be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best.

Aeromancy was once a form of divination that interpreted weather patterns such as cloud formations, temperature differences and wind speed as messages from the gods regarding the future five day forecast. This soon however, evolved into a combination of science and technology which is now commonly known today as meteorology.

As bitter winds sweep across Europe, weather experts wonder if climate change, brought about by a huge loss of sea ice could be the cause. A substantial loss of ice in the waters in the Barents and Kara Seas north of Russia could be the source of harsh icy winds which have enveloped Europe this week.

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